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Backdraft

“Silently behind a door, it waits. One breath of oxygen and it explodes in a deadly rage. In that instant it can create a hero...or cover a secret.”

6.719912h 17mDramaThrillerAction
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Backdraft at a glance

Backdraft is a 1991 drama and thriller film, running 2h 17m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on YouTube Free, Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

15 age rating2h 17mDramaThriller

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1991-05-24
Runtime
2h 17m
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Director
Ron Howard
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 · 1,658 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

Two feuding siblings carrying on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson attacks is reported, they are forced to set aside their differences to solve the mystery surrounding these crimes.

Cast

14 names
Kurt RussellStephen McCaffrey
William BaldwinBrian McCaffrey
Robert De NiroDonald Rimgale
Donald SutherlandRonald Bartel
Jennifer Jason LeighJennifer Vaitkus
Scott GlennJohn 'Axe' Adcox
Rebecca De MornayHelen McCaffrey
Jason GedrickTim Kirzminski
J.T. WalshAlderman Marty Swayzak
Anthony Mockus Sr.Chief John Fitzgerald
Cedric YoungGrindle
Juan RamírezRay Santos
Kevin CaseyNightingale
Jack McGeeSchmidt

Questions about Backdraft

Quick answers
Where can I watch Backdraft in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Backdraft is listed on YouTube Free, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Backdraft suitable for children?

Backdraft is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is Backdraft on PelisPlus UK?

Backdraft has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is Backdraft about?

Two feuding siblings carrying on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson attacks is reported, they are forced to set aside their differences to solve the mystery surrounding these crimes.

How long is Backdraft?

Backdraft runs for 2h 17m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Backdraft trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Backdraft Official Trailer #1 - Donald Sutherland Movie (1991) HD without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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